SAFETY and OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST(EXPLOSIVES)

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

FOR THE GS-7: For the below grades: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience assisting with survey work to identify and evaluate hazardous and nonhazardous industrial work operations and conditions and to recommend corrective procedures where the potential for injury or property damage exists.

FOR THE GS-09: For the below grades: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience conducting safety and occupational health surveys. Experience recommending measures to eliminate or control hazardous practices.

Experience assisting with the investigation of mishaps.

FOR THE GS-11: For the below grades: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying comprehensive knowledge of weapons and explosives safety practices in order to determine if explosives safety programs and standards are adequate and compatible with Federal and Navy standards and regulations.

Experience applying knowledge of research techniques in order to conduct studies of technical explosives safety programs.

Experience applying knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, practices and procedures, body of laws, regulations and precedent decisions applicable to explosive safety associated submarine maintenance and repair, transportation, storage and use of high explosives and flammable and toxic gases.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/safety-and-occupational-health-management-series-0018/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will perform survey work to identify and evaluate hazardous and nonhazardous industrial work operations.
• You will conduct a limited segment inspection of storing ammunition and explosives.
• You will draft reports of findings proposing corrective measures for unsafe conditions and hazardous work practices.
• You will provide informal instruction to work leaders covering a variety of general safety and occupational health subjects including mishap prevention and safe working practices.
• You will review and interpret all pertinent and explosives safety laws, regulations, standards and requirements